Senior Communications Advisor

Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content Link Trans Mountain operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 300,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta and British Columbia, and 111 kilometres of pipeline in Washington state. Our Core Values Trans Mountain’s core values – Safety, Integrity, Respect and Excellence – guide our every step. Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day.

Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. As a Senior Communications Advisor with Trans Mountain, you’ll have the opportunity to work with a progressive and fast-paced group of stakeholder engagement and communications professionals. The Senior Communications Advisor will be responsible for developing and implementing internal strategies that engage the Trans Mountain workforce in meaningful ways. Key Responsibilities: Creates internal communications by managing the development and delivery of communications strategies, programs, and materials.

Oversees the production of content on various activities and initiatives to keep employees and contractors informed and engaged. Provides communications advice and counsel to all levels of the organization, including senior leaders. Builds and manages relationships with internal stakeholders, including subject matter experts to ensure communications are aligned with Trans Mountain’s overall strategies, goals, and values. Monitors the impact of internal communications by identifying and managing appropriate success metrics and analyzing trends and patterns in analytic reports.

Participates as part of the Incident Command System (ICS) function as an Information Office or Liaison Office staff during a crisis. Qualifications and Professional Experience Post-secondary education or experience in Communications or Journalism, or a related discipline. Over 10 years of experience working in Communications. Strong communication, writing/editing, or related field, including working in corporate communications.

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) or Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Accreditation would be an asset. Prosci Change Management Certification considered an asset. Experience working in a fast-paced, multi-level, project-based communications environment with emphasis on tight timelines and delivery. Knowledge or experience with SharePoint would be considered an asset.

Strong ability to work collaboratively with others. Ability to navigate and facilitate difficult conversations on public channels. Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and the ability to work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner. Other Requirements and Information: Based in Calgary, AB.

Ability to travel as required. Site and/or project office work; flexible work week which may include Saturdays. We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last Our story is about determination, resourcefulness and resilience. It’s about charting our own course, finding innovative solutions to challenging problems and doing the right thing.

It was true when Trans Mountain became a company in 1951 and it’s just as true today. We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. If you would like to contribute to our culture, then join our journey.

We offer: Valuable experience providing opportunity for professional development and career advancement; An opportunity to engage with and learn from some of the most talented and experienced people in the business; Competitive compensation; Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans A place to share a sense of purpose and build relationships; Meaningful work that makes a difference; An opportunity within the Canadian energy industry. We value: The health, safety and wellness of everyone working in our company; Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities; The commitment and resilience of our people; Collaboration and achieving success together. In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain existing, and expansion, pipeline corridor. In Alberta, the existing pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

In British Columbia, the system crosses the traditional territories of numerous First Nations that are affiliated with the Secwepemc, Dakelh (Carrier), Nlaka’pamux, Syilx/Okanagan, Interior and Coast Salish, Stó:lo, as well as the Métis. Trans Mountain also operates through 15 First Nation Reserves located within the region spanning the BC interior through Fraser Valley. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trans Mountain is committed to supporting diversity and individual differences. The diverse viewpoints and cultural knowledge that our employees bring to work enrich our organization’s collective cultural understanding, which is reflected in the work we do every day.

Trans Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, Indigenous Peoples, members of visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

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